How To Fix IW109 - External operation: Enter operation quantity and quantity unit


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IW - Order Processing

  • Message number: 109

  • Message text: External operation: Enter operation quantity and quantity unit

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  • What causes this issue?

    INCLUDE 'FREMDVORGANG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
    For this reason you must enter the operation quantity and a
    quantity unit for the operation.

    System Response

    INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the operation quantity and a quantity unit.
    INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW109 - External operation: Enter operation quantity and quantity unit ?
    The SAP error message IW109, which states "External operation: Enter operation quantity and quantity unit," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders when you are trying to record an operation that requires a quantity and a unit of measure but these fields have not been filled in.
    
    Cause: Missing Quantity: The operation you are trying to process requires a specific quantity to be entered, but it has not been provided. Missing Unit of Measure: Along with the quantity, the unit of measure (e.g., hours, pieces) must also be specified, and it may be missing. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the operation or the order type may not be set up correctly to allow for the entry of quantities. User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields.
    Solution: Enter Quantity and Unit: Go back to the operation screen where the error occurred and ensure that both the operation quantity and

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